Partners want review of out-of-step, stagnant Nedlac
Business Unity SA president Sipho Pityana has questioned whether the forum is still fit for its declared purposeThe capacity of the National Economic Development and Labour Council to address SA’s socioeconomic challenges through progressive policies has been cast in doubt after a slew of leadership challenges.
In October 2018, auditor-general Kimi Makwetu found that Nedlac had contravened supply chain management regulations, resulting in irregular expenditure, and failed to act in line with the Public Finance Management Act.
In January 2017, the Nedlac executive council approved amendments suggested by the labour constituency on the criteria of prospective members, requiring that they be in existence for at least two years and can produce audited financial statements for that period. Saftu has described the requirements as “exclusionary”.
Black Business Council president Sandile Zungu said SA is better with Nedlac in place, “but we can obviously do much better with a Nedlac that works efficiently”. “In my view, Nedlac as it stands is serving its purpose, but they have to revamp themselves to ensure they remain relevant to address the ever-present socioeconomic conditions of our time. They must renew themselves from time to time to remain relevant and serve our communities,” said Mdakane.
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